Fanwood Opens Cooling Center To Beat Heat

FANWOOD, NJ — It's going to be another hot one on Tuesday with temperatures rising to 94 degrees. To help beat the heat, the Chelsea Senior Living Center at 295 South Ave. in Fanwood will be used as a cooling center.

For transportation to the cooling center call the Fanwood Police Department at 908-322-5000 to make arrangements.

An air quality alert and heat advisory have been issued for Union County by the National Weather Service.

Here is a look at the upcoming forecast for the week:

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9 p.m., then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Friday: A chance of thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

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